January weather forecast
Oxford, AL

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Weather in January

The year starts in Oxford, Alabama, with a cool and slightly damp weather. This marks one of the coldest periods of the year though it does not significantly inhibit outdoor activities. The modest snowfall of 0.79" (20mm) together with a high of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and a low of 34.7°F (1.5°C), brings about brisk and crisp winter days. The chilly winds require adequate layering while the fair amount of sunshine offers a respite from the excessive cold. Concluding, it can be stated that the weather in January is characterized by a balance between cold temperatures and limited sunlight.

Temperature

January is Oxford's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and lows of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout January, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Oxford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.1 days and collects up to 37.05" (941mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 1.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in January translates into these instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and an average low of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

What are the temperatures in January?

In Oxford, in January, the average high-temperature is 50.9°F (10.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Oxford?

In Oxford, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Oxford, in January, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 1.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Oxford, during January, snow falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Oxford?

In Oxford, the average day length in January is 10h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Oxford have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Oxford?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Oxford, AL

Average temperature in January - Oxford, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Oxford, AL

Average pressure in January - Oxford, AL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Oxford, AL

Average wind speed in January - Oxford, AL
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Oxford, AL

Average humidity in January - Oxford, AL
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Oxford, AL

Average rainfall in January - Oxford, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.81").

Average rainfall days in January
Oxford, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Oxford, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Oxford, AL

Average snowfall in January - Oxford, AL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Oxford, AL

Average snowfall days in January - Oxford, AL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Oxford, AL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Oxford, AL
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Oxford, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Oxford, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Oxford, AL

Average UV index in January - Oxford, AL
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Oxford, AL

Average cloud cover in January - Oxford, AL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September and October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Oxford, AL

Average visibility in January - Oxford, AL
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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